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Librarian answers Proust questionnaire
Maike George, assistant manager of the Richmond Hill Public Library, was asked to complete this week's questionnaire:
The next 7 days from Dec. 1
Dec. 1: Small works art show - Arts on the Coast sponsors this show, on display now throughout December inside What's the Scoop Cafe, featuring small works of art by local artists. All of the art is on sale for under $150, and includes originals or prints of paintings, photog raphs, mixed media works and more. Stop by to take a look and purchase a unique Christmas gift.
Inside a renovated 1920s Ford cottage
The uniquely compelling "Ford era" of Richmond Hill's history is a significant fiber in the tapestry of our community.
David Minning answers Proust questionnaire
David Minning is president of the Richmond Hill Recreation Association: 1. What do you feel is your greatest achievement? Outside of my family life, I would say the completion of my MBA while working full time with a young family. 2. What, to you, is perfect happiness? Striking an even balance in my spiritual, personal and professional life. 3. What one material possession would you save from your home in the event of a fire ...
Church cooks up BBQ, bazaar, auction
For 59 years, the Richmond Hill United Methodist Church (RHUMC) has held an annual barbeque to promote fellowship and raise funds for church programs.
Assistant fire chief answers Proust questionnaire
Lewis Tuttle, assistant chief, Richmond Hill Fire Department: 1. What do you feel is your greatest achievement?
The next 7 days from Nov. 17
Nov. 18: Alzheimer's Awareness Luncheon - Join Richmond Hill Senior Center for lunch at 11 a.m. to learn about recognizing the early signs of Alzheimer's Disease, safety tips for elderly loved ones, resources and more. To RSVP or for more information, contact Wendy Sims at 653-3824.
World War II veteran visits Washington
When Grover Avera, 83, first learned of Honor Flight Savannah – a non-profit group that provides day trips to and from Washington, D.C. for World War II veterans to see the memorial created in their honor – he was interested, but a bit skeptical.
Russ Carpenter answers Proust questionnaire
1. What, to you, is perfect happiness? Sitting on a Caribbean beach while a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model plays a ukulele for me. 2. What one material possession would you save from your home in the event of a fire (assuming your family was safe)? My Ronald Reagan books. 3. What's the best advice you've ever been given? My father always tells me, upon making an important decision on a City Council vote, or sometimes ...
The next 7 days from Nov. 10
Nov. 11: Capt. Matthew Freeman 5K Run for Peace - Support the Freeman Project and remember the sacrifice of Capt. Freeman with this race on Veterans Day. Fees are $25 for advanced registration and $30 on race day. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and race begins at 9 a.m. For information on registering and to learn about the Freeman Project, please visit www.freemanproject.org.
When did Keller get a mayor?
Jack Hyde was subjected to a joke campaign sign erected by friends Billy Albritton and Bonnie Proctor in the unincorporated community of Keller in South Bryan. Because Keller is an unincorporated area of the county, it has no mayor or council and is governed only by the county. Hyde said the prank was a "classic got'cha" moment and produced laughs and an overall good feeling around the community during the campaign blitz of Tuesday's general ...
Man rescues a motorist in distress
Kelley Clements of Richmond Hill is truly a hero. On October 11, while traveling southbound on I-95 near Brunswick, the father of two and owner of Southern Alarm, Inc., made a daring maneuver to save a stranger's life. Somewhere between exits 36A and 36B, Clements noticed that a nearby car had suddenly gone dangerously out of control. "The car in front of me swerved erratically to the left and hit the guard rail. The hubcaps ...
The next 7 days from Nov. 3
Nov. 3: Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum Day - The Richmond Hill Senior Center hosts a day at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum (175 Bourne Ave., Pooler). Learn the stories of courage, character and patriotism displayed by the men and women of the Eighth Air Force from World War II to present. Event begins at 10 a.m. at the museum, followed by lunch at Western Sizzlin in Pooler.
See and be seen: Fishing with Friends
A day of fun and fishing for Bryan County's special needs children was held at Ford Plantation on Saturday.
Student wins Carter postcard contest
Haley Guisinger Longo, a fifth-grader at Carver Elementary School, recently had the honor of meeting former President Jimmy Carter in his hometown of Plains, Ga., when her entry into the "Plains, Peanuts, and a President" postcard contest placed third in the state for her grade level.
Articles by Section - Life on the Hill
Savannah Tech helping preserve Bryan history
The Richmond Hill History Museum isn't shabby per se. In fact, it's in much better condition than one might expect given it once housed a bevy of kindergarteners in the 1940s and '50s, and later the office workers of a bustling paper company. Sure, it needs a shiny new coat of paint, and yes, the chimney happens to be a tad leaky. Even the tightest of ships needs a little upkeep every now and then.
Proust questionnaire: Sarah Volker
Sarah Volker, president of the Richmond Hill Historical Society, faced the questions this week:
The next 7 days
June 14: Teen night under the stars - Jump N' Jacks offers a night of movies, music and dancing for Bryan County teens from 7:30-11 p.m. each Friday. Kids of all ages are welcome for pizza, soda, movies and games. The cost is $20 for admission and includes pizza, soda and a $10 game card.
A journey in the world of jujitsu
Eight year-old Richmond Hill resident Emma Williamson has spent the last three years learning the art of jujitsu in hopes of earning her junior black belt.
She's got a passion for fitness
"Get your mind right and your body will follow."
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